Four teens arrested after stolen Dublin vehicle collides with motorcycle in Carlow

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Four male juvenile teens were arrested at the scene | Stock

The motorcyclist was taken from the scene to Cork University Hospital to be treated for serious injuries

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision at Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow on Wednesday morning.

Gardaí received report of the theft of a black Ford Ranger pick up truck in the Rathcoole area of Co. Dublin in the early hours of the morning of July 8, 2026.

At approximately 7:35am, the stolen vehicle was located travelling on Chaff Street, Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow, by Gardaí on mobile patrol.

The vehicle left the scene and collided with another car and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 30s, was taken from the scene to Cork University Hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

No other injuries have been reported at this time.

Four male juvenile teens were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Garda stations in Co. Carlow.

The road was closed for examination and has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059 913 6620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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